Ballachulish travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballachulish

With a population of 650, Ballachulish is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballachulish to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballachulish

Ballachulish in August
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballachulish in August
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballachulish

Plane

Although Ballachulish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 62 miles from Ballachulish.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $100 for a 3h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 89 miles from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 54 miles and will cost you around $16. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Ballachulish doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 62 miles from Ballachulish.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ballachulish, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ballachulish to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $100 for a 3h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballachulish is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 89 miles from Ballachulish. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballachulish, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Ballachulish takes 54 miles and will cost you around $16. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Ballachulish

Airlines serving Ballachulish

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballachulish

From 5-star hotels such as the Glencoe House to great affordable options like the The Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $418 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballachulish

Most booked hotels in Ballachulish

The Isles of Glencoe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1074 reviews)
$314+
The Glencoe Inn
5 stars
Good (7.8, 983 reviews)
$320+
Blackwater Hostel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 511 reviews)
$118+
Tigh na Cheo
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2 reviews)
$140+
Macdonald Hotel & Cabins
3 stars
Good (7.2, 308 reviews)
$221+

Renting a car in Ballachulish

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ballachulish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ballachulish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.